Your Favorite Might Not Be The Same As My Favorite

I am in Washington D.C. 🇺🇸 this week and had the opportunity to go out to eat last evening with friends and colleagues from Georgia, Texas, and Utah. We went to one of my favorites, The Monocle Restaurant for dinner. This place has so much history, having been on Capitol Hill since 1960. There are signed pictures of political icons and dignitaries all over the walls and we even sat in The SCOTUS Booth.

When it came time to order I asked our server one of my favorite questions: “What is your favorite thing on the menu?” His answer was not like any I have gotten before and prompted me to think and write this post. He replied, “Remember, your favorite might not be the same as my favorite.” Wow! So true! This got me to thinking about what the big takeaways and learning moments would be from our server’s reply.

One big takeaway from this interaction could be the importance of individual preferences and subjective experiences. It reminds us that what one person likes may not be the same as what someone else likes, and that’s okay. It promotes open-mindedness and understanding of different perspectives. It also encourages us to explore and try new things, rather than sticking to what we already know and like.

Furthermore, knowing others’ favorites at a restaurant can definitely help us make selections for ourselves. If someone we know well recommends a dish that they love, chances are we may enjoy it as well. This can save us time and effort in trying to decide what to order. For me, personally, I like knowing others’ favorites so I don’t miss something.

This can be related to leadership decisions as knowing our team members’ favorites can also play a role in making choices that benefit the team as a whole. By understanding their preferences and strengths, we can assign tasks or projects that suit them best, leading to better outcomes and overall team satisfaction. It shows that we care about their individual needs can help build trust and loyalty within the team.

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